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Museum Honoring Late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye Opens in Father’s West Japan Hometown on Thursday
YAME, Fukuoka — A museum dedicated to the late Daniel K. Inouye, the first Japanese-American member of the U.S. Congress who devoted his career to ...
April 25, 2024 -
JAL’s New President Mitsuko Tottori Stresses ‘Room for Growth’ in First Interview; Eyes Secondary Revenue Streams
Mitsuko Tottori, the new president of Japan Airlines Co., cited “room for growth” when she announced on Wednesday that the company will strengthen ...
April 25, 2024 -
Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
A man encountered two brown bears at around 10:15 a.m. Thursday on a forest road while sightseeing alone in Nayoro, Hokkaido. One of the bears atta...
April 25, 2024 -
Aso Seeks to Build Personal Relationship with Trump, Anticipating Possible Return to White House
NEW YORK — Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso’s meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday reflected his hope to esta...
April 25, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani ‘Grateful’ for Support from Teammates, Team; Baseball Star Reflects on Former Interpreter’s Gambling Scandal
WASHINGTON – Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani thanked his team for the support he has received since his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara ...
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‘I’ll Kill You if You Take a Year Off for Parental Leave’; Central Japan’s Mayor to Resign Over Abusive Comments
Kenji Imata, mayor of Togo in Aichi Prefecture, on Thursday announced his intention to resign from his post after a third-party committee found tha...
April 25, 2024
LATEST NEWS
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Rush Hour Chaos in London as 5 Military Horses Run Amok after Getting Spooked during Exercise
LONDON (AP) — Five military horses spooked by noise from a building site bolted during routi...
April 25, 2024 -
Fossils of Colossal Snake Vasuki Unearthed in India
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one o...
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Japan to Launch Antidumping Probe of Chinese Graphite Electrodes
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s industry and finance ministries said Wednesday that they will lau...
April 25, 2024 -
Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
London (Jiji Press)—The Berlin Philharmonic announced Tuesday that Japanese conductor Kazuki...
April 25, 2024 -
Japan Local Govts Setting Up Unique Divisions to Revitalize Economy
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Many local governments in Japan created unusual departments at the beginn...
April 25, 2024 -
Hokkaido Shinkansen Extension to Be Delayed Beyond FY 2030
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The planned extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train line to Sap...
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Hiroshima Not to Invite Russia, Belarus to 2024 Peace Ceremony
Hiroshima (Jiji Press)—The atomic-bombed western Japan city of Hiroshima said Wednesday that...
April 25, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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General News
U.S. 7th Fleet officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Sushi, Sashimi, Chicken at Kanagawa Shopping Mall; Suspect Caught Mid-Meal
April 20, 2024 -
General News
JAL Airplane Experiences Radio Malfunction During Flight, Lands Safely By Relying on Light Signals
April 19, 2024 -
General News
Earthquake in Western Japan a Reminder to Be Ready for the Big One; 14% of People Have Made No Preparations, Survey Says
April 19, 2024 -
General News
Cherry tree falls on man on Sanneizaka steps leading to famous Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
April 23, 2024 -
Companies
Survey: 80% Worried About Recognizing AI as Patent Inventor; Respondents Fear Increase in Unverified Inventions
April 21, 2024 -
Companies
Japan’s Docomo To Sell Contactless Smart Rings; Users Can Make Payments at the Wave of a Hand
April 19, 2024 -
Wider World
UNRWA Director Describes Catastrophic Destruction in Gaza; Says Relief Trucks Robbed, ‘People’s Hearts Destroyed’
April 24, 2024 -
General News
Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki, Tochigi, Chiba Prefectures, No Risk of Tsunami
April 24, 2024 -
Yomiuri Editorial
Human Resources for Semiconductors: Develop Local Universities as Sites for Fostering Skilled Workers
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Baseball
Shohei Ohtani Hits 176 MLB Homers; the Most by a Japanese-Born Player Surpassing Hideki Matsui
April 22, 2024
SOCIETY
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Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
A man encountered two brown bears at around 10:15 a.m. Thursday on a forest road while sightseeing alone in Nayoro, Hokkaido. One of the bears attacked the man, but he kicked th...
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‘I’ll Kill You if You Take a Year Off for Parental Leave’; Central Japan’s Mayor to Resign Over Abusive Comments
Kenji Imata, mayor of Togo in Aichi Prefecture, on Thursday announced his intention to ...
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Unbalanced Information Diet: Protecting the Facts / Escape into Metaverse Tainted by Abusive Users; Need for New Norms in Burgeoning Virtual Space
This is the fourth installment in a series examining situations in which conventional l...
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Smoke Seen from ANA Aircraft with More than 200 Passengers after Landing at Hokkaido’s New Chitose Airport; No Injuries Reported
CHITOSE, Hokkaido— A smoke was seen out of an aircraft at New Chitose Airport in Hokkai...
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Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki, Tochigi, Chiba Prefectures, No Risk of Tsunami
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] An earthquake with an estimated magnit...
April 24, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
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Guests at Emperor, Empress’ Spring Garden Party Not Required to Wear Mask for 1st Time in Reiwa Era
Guests were not required to wear a mask at the spring garden party hosted by the Emperor and the Empress at Akasaka Imperial Garden in Tokyo on Tuesday for the first time in the Reiwa era .
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Princess Aiko Attends Spring Garden Party for 1st Time; Smiles on Being Congratulated for New Job
Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and Empress, was in attendance at the annual spri...
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Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino Visits Earthquake-Hit Ishikawa Pref. Town; Encourages Farmers Affected by Disaster
ANAMIZU, Ishikawa — Crown Prince Akishino met with farmers affected by the Noto Peninsula Ea...
April 19, 2024
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Japanese Emperor Sows Rice at Imperial Palace in Annual Tradition
The Emperor sowed rice in an annual tradition in seedbeds at the Imperial Palace on Wednesda...
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Imperial Household Agency Turns to Instagram Amid Renewed PR Efforts; New Account Surpasses 950,000 followers
The Imperial Household Agency launched its official Instagram account on April 1, a year aft...
April 17, 2024
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NEWS PICKUP!
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Museum Honoring Late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye Opens in Father’s West Japan Hometown on Thursday
YAME, Fukuoka — A museum dedicated to the late Daniel K. Inouye, the first Japanese-American member of the U.S. Congress who devoted his career to ...
April 25, 2024 -
Disciplinary Action a Window into Power Struggle within the LDP
By carrying out large-scale disciplinary action against members involved in a large-scale po...
April 20, 2024 -
Tokyo Creative Salon Committee Showcases Works by Japanese Designers in Milan Design Week; Japan News Issue Distributed at Fair
MILAN — The executive committee of Tokyo Creative Salon (TCS), one of the largest design eve...
April 18, 2024
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Diplomatic Bluebook: Japan Must Strive to Actively Work for International Cooperation
The world order based on freedom, democracy and the rule of law is at risk. Japan must proac...
April 25, 2024 -
Lightning Strike Accidents: Watch Out for Signs of Danger during Outdoor Activities
Lightning will become more frequent as the summer season is approaching. People will need to...
April 25, 2024 -
Dangerous Railroad Crossings: Lack of Crossing Gates Must Be Dealt with
Accidents continue to occur in which passengers are hit by trains at railroad crossings that...
April 24, 2024 -
Administrative Action against Google: Tech Giant’s Market Dominance Enabled It to Hamper Competition
A giant information technology company reportedly was unfairly restricting the business of i...
April 24, 2024 -
Crash of MSDF Helicopters: Ascertain Why Self-Defense Forces Are Having Frequent Accidents
Serious accidents continue to occur involving the Self-Defense Forces. Is there a lack of sk...
April 23, 2024 -
Support for Ukraine: Use Resumption of U.S. Aid to Spur Counteroffensive against Russia
U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, which had been stalled due to a deadlock between Democrats...
April 23, 2024
POLITICS
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Japan to Launch Antidumping Probe of Chinese Graphite Electrodes
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s industry and finance ministries said Wednesday that they will launch an antidumping investigation into Chinese-made grap...
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Japan Local Govts Setting Up Unique Divisions to Revitalize Economy
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Many local governments in Japan created unusual departments at the beginning of fiscal 2024, which began this month, in hopes of...
April 25, 2024 -
Hiroshima Not to Invite Russia, Belarus to 2024 Peace Ceremony
Hiroshima (Jiji Press)—The atomic-bombed western Japan city of Hiroshima said Wednesday that it will not invite Russia and Belarus to its annual pe...
April 25, 2024
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Japan to Restrict Exports of Civilian Goods Sought by Militaries; Risk Assessment Could Be Mandatory for Sensors, Motors
The government is preparing to tighten regulations on the export of civilian products at hig...
April 25, 2024 -
LDP Reform Body Agrees on Proposals for Funds Reform; Discussions with Coalition Partner Komeito to Follow
Draft proposals on political funds reform were presented at a meeting of a task force of the...
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Review of Japan-U.S. Command, Control Frameworks Praised; Indo-Pacific Command Chief Stresses Value of Cooperation
John Aquilino, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, praised the decision by Japan and...
April 24, 2024
BUSINESS
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Hokkaido Shinkansen Extension to Be Delayed Beyond FY 2030
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The planned extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train line to Sapporo, the capital of the northernmost prefecture of Hok...
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TEPCO Briefly Halts Fukushima Water Release Due to Power Outage
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. on Wednesday temporarily halted the release into the sea of tritium-containing treate...
April 25, 2024 -
Toyota Global Vehicle Sales Top 10 M. in FY 2023
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday that its parent-only global vehicle sales in fiscal 2023 grew 7.3 pct from the previous year to...
April 25, 2024
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JAL’s New President Mitsuko Tottori Stresses ‘Room for Growth’ in First Interview; Eyes Secondary Revenue Streams
Mitsuko Tottori, the new president of Japan Airlines Co., cited “room for growth” when she a...
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10 Major Tech Companies to Cooperate Against AI Child Porn Risks; Hoping to Remove Harmful Images from Training Material
NEW YORK — Ten major tech companies announced Tuesday that they would work together to preve...
April 25, 2024 -
Ginza Mitsukoshi Department Store Holds Festive Food Event to Lure in Golden Week Tourists
The Ginza Mitsukoshi department store began holding a festival-themed event in Chuo Ward, To...
April 24, 2024 -
SHIBUYA TSUTAYA Opens Thursday at Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing after Renovations; Hub for Japanese Contents including Anime
The renovated SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, located at the Shibuya scramble crossing, will open on Thursd...
April 24, 2024
WORLD
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Taiwan FM Praises Japan-U.S.-Philippine Cooperation; Joseph Wu Says China Threatens More than Just Taiwan
TAIPEI — Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu praised the progress of security cooperation amon...
April 23, 2024 -
Japan Univ.’s Chinese Professor Missing in China
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a news conference in Tokyo that the ...
April 23, 2024 -
China Mutes Memorialization of Reformer Hu Yaobang; Memories Could Spark Critique of Xi Administration
GONGQINGCHENG, China — Chinese authorities were on high alert Monday in Gongqingcheng, China...
April 16, 2024
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Air Raid Sirens, Explosions Rock Southern Israel in Iranian Attack; Guests Seek Refuge in Hotel Shelter
EIN GEDI, Israel – Air raid sirens and explosions were heard across Israel during Iran’s dro...
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Former U.S. Pacific Command Head Touts Alliance; Harris Sees China, World Through ‘Dark Lens’
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during his state visit to the United States, held...
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5 People and a Suspect Killed in a Sydney Shopping Center Stabbing Attack, Police Say
SYDNEY — Five people and a suspect were killed in a Sydney shopping center stabbing attack o...
April 13, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
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Rush Hour Chaos in London as 5 Military Horses Run Amok after Getting Spooked during Exercise
LONDON (AP) — Five military horses spooked by noise from a building site bolted during routine exercises on Wednesday near Buckingham Palace, threw...
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China Harbors Ship Tied to North Korea-Russia Arms Transfers, Satellite Images Show
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China is providing moorage for a U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship implicated in North Korean arms transfers to Russia, acc...
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Rising Threat at the Water’s Edge
Along the Bay of Bengal, where nearly 1.4 billion people live, water has become perilously unpredictable.
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April 25, 2024
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Helen Vendler, Poetry Critic Both Revered and Feared, Dies at 90
Helen Vendler, a literary scholar and reviewer of poetry who was revered and feared in equal...
April 25, 2024 -
How Antiwar Student Protests Are Spreading across U.S. Universities
The arrest of 100 antiwar protesters at Columbia University on Thursday sparked a new wave o...
April 25, 2024 -
Aid to Ukraine Seemed Dead. Then Secretive Talks Revived It.
House Speaker Mike Johnson had walked into something of an ambush.
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April 25, 2024 -
Meadows, Giuliani and Other Trump Allies Charged in Arizona 2020 Election Probe
Jabin Botsford/The Washington PostFormer White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, shown in 2020...
April 25, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
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With Tech Breakthroughs on the Horizon, Startups Can Revitalize Japan
The Nikkei Stock Average has reached its highest level in 34 years, and the Bank of Japan ha...
April 13, 2024 -
Bigger Challenges Awaiting New Indonesia Leader
Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has coasted to an overwhelming victory in his ...
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2010 Senkaku Fishing Boat Case Holds Lessons for Countering China Tactics
Small islands administered by Taiwan approximately 200 kilometers from its main island but o...
April 6, 2024
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International Community Has Much to Learn from 10/7 Fiasco
On Sept. 29, 2023, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, “[t]he Middle E...
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Can Next Year’s Expo in Japan Calm the Troubled Waters of the World?
The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will mark the start of its one-year countdown next month. It will...
March 30, 2024 -
Beyond the Paper Screen / Homemaking on the Go Never Really Stops
It was a typical day in Oregon in mid-May: drizzles, clouds, five minutes of sunshine, drizz...
March 25, 2024
RAMEN OF JAPAN
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Ramen Map
Map of ramen shops in Japan featured on the Ramen of Japan
A useful map for ramen lovers is now available. You can quickly find the locations of the ramen outlets featured on our Ramen of Japan. The number of shops keeps growing. Read the stories and visit there!
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Haruka / Taste of Edo Period in Nihombashi; Bowl of Passion Served by Former Judoka
Nihombashi is an area of central Tokyo where you can feel the traditional atmosphere of Edo period Japan. Ramen shop Haruka, which relocated from t...
Nihombashi, Tokyo
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Honma / Owner Hailing from Ramen Kingdom Yamagata Offers Variety of Dishes Fit for Royalty; Locally Sourced Ingredients Key to Authenticity
There’s a particular ramen restaurant near Komagome Station on the JR Yamanote Line. The owner, who hails from the ramen kingdom of Yamagata Prefectu...Komagome, Tokyo
March 13, 2024
SPORTS
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Shohei Ohtani ‘Grateful’ for Support from Teammates, Team; Baseball Star Reflects on Former Interpreter’s Gambling Scandal
WASHINGTON – Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani thanked his team for the support he has received since his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara left the team due to Mizuhara’s gambling scandal.<...
April 25, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani’s Hard-Hit Blast Adds to Torrid Start in 1st Season with Dodgers
April 25, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Has 3 Doubles, Landon Knack Get 1st Victory as Dodgers Rout Nationals 11-2
April 25, 2024 -
Kenta Maeda Allows Three Hits in Five Scoreless Innings; Tigers Past Rays 4-2
April 24, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Hits 450-foot Homer into Second Deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers’ 4-1 Win
April 24, 2024 -
Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Working with Shohei Ohtani on Strike Zone Discipline
April 24, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Hits 176 MLB Homers; the Most by a Japanese-Born Player Surpassing Hideki Matsui
April 22, 2024 -
Japan High School Baseball Bat Standards Get Update; Outdated Bats Reused as Vases or Sent Overseas to Promote Sport
April 22, 2024 -
Nikola Jokic Leads NBA Champ Denver Nuggets Past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in Playoff Opener
April 22, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
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Fossils of Colossal Snake Vasuki Unearthed in India
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever lived, a monster estimat...
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Coral Reefs Are Bleaching. What Does That Mean?
LONDON (Reuters) — Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.
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Sea Otter Pups Paired with Surrogate Moms
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Reuters) — Every year, around 10 to 15 sea otter pups are found stranded off the California coast, often due to storms that sep...
April 25, 2024
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Denmark Bets on Cow Feed Additive to Reduce Methane Emissions
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) — Denmark has agreed to help farmers finance a feed additive that is ex...
April 25, 2024 -
Japan Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa Wishes to ‘Pass the Baton’; Also Expresses Desire to Help Japanese Astronauts Still on ISS
Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa shared his aspirations on Wednesday after returning to Earth from...
April 25, 2024 -
Sweden Aims to Boost Plastic Recycling with Giant Plant
MOTALA, Sweden (AFP-Jiji) — Discarded crisp bags, ketchup bottles and Tupperware containers ...
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Study Delves into Whereabout of Homo Sapiens after Leaving Africa
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Our species emerged in Africa more than 300,000 years ago, with a mig...
April 24, 2024
CULTURE
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Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
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World of Sumi Ink Artist Toko Shinoda Recreated
April 23, 2024 -
Precious Literary Manuscript Found in Antique Wooden Box; Written Kamakura-Period Poet Teika in His Own Hand
April 22, 2024 -
Japan’s Yamada Wins 1st Place in U.S. Ballet Contest
April 21, 2024 -
Hiroyuki Sanada Pursues Authenticity of Feudal Japan in ‘Shogun’; Pushed for Detailed in Depiction of Characters
April 19, 2024 -
Studio Ghibli to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
April 18, 2024
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ Surpasses 700 Million Yuan (¥14.9 Billion) at Chinese Box Office; Howl’s Moving Castle To Be Screened Next
April 21, 2024 -
Cosmopolitan Yakuza Manga ‘Ryuko’ Makes Belated Debut in Japan
April 20, 2024 -
‘Kanta on Manga’ Column Published in 2 E-Books
April 16, 2024 -
Manga “My Hero Academia” Surpasses 100 Million Copies in Print
April 5, 2024 -
Full Time for Football Comic ‘Captain Tsubasa’ in Print
April 4, 2024 -
Ex-Combat Agent Strives to Find a Peaceful Life
March 16, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
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Cherry tree falls on man on Sanneizaka steps leading to famous Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
April 23, 2024 -
Heirs to Kyoto Talent / Artisan Adds Twist to Traditional Metal Weaving; Charming Lampshades, Coffee Drippers Made by Hand
April 20, 2024 -
UNESCO-Recognized Takayama Spring Festival Sees Floats Under Cherry Blossoms
April 15, 2024 -
1 Year to Go Before 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo’s Opening; Shinkansen Adorned with Expo Logo, Mascot Character
April 13, 2024 -
Famous Weeping Cherry Tree in Full Blossom in Fukushima Pref. Town
April 12, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
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Neo-Wagashi Excites with Both Appearance, Taste; Fusion of Western and Traditional Japanese Sweets Impresses
April 21, 2024 This Spring, Enjoy In-Season Nira Garlic Chives, a Stamina-Boosting Green Rich in Nutrients
April 21, 2024Special ‘Airport Beer’ Brewed in Western Japan; Limited 3,000 Bottles Sell Out Quickly at Nanki-Shirahama Airport
April 21, 2024Ushiojiru Clam Soup Brings Out Full Umami of Hard Clam Broth; Pairs Perfectly with Handmade Sesame Tofu
April 14, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
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Rikuzentakata Unveils Tile Mural Gifted by U.S. City; Officials Committed to Further Deepening Ties
April 24, 2024 Asakusa Underground Shopping Street the Japan’s Oldest Underground Mall
April 22, 2024Okayama: Distinctive Coworking Space Supervised by Architect Kengo Kuma Opens
April 20, 2024Kagoshima: Officers Receive Habu Snake Repelling Training; Get Tips on Finding, Catching Them
April 20, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Museum Honoring Late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye Opens in Father’s West Japan Hometown on Thursday
April 25, 2024 New DisneySea Hotel to Feature Luxurious Guest Rooms; Promises to Offer New Accommodation Experience
April 24, 2024Japan Tourism / Travelling Northbound Through Sarobetsu Plain, Northern Hokkaido: A View that Changed My Life
April 24, 2024Tulip Fair Opens with 300 Varieties, 3 Million Flowers in Tonami, Toyama Pref.; Festival on Through May 5
April 23, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
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My Overprotective Mom Doesn’t Let Me Wear Makeup And Enforces Unreasonable Curfew
April 21, 2024 I’m Stressed Because of My Low Workload, Want to Switch to Work that Matches My Hobbies
April 21, 2024My Child Wants a Double Mastectomy and I’m Not Sure How to Accept it
April 14, 2024My Husband is Addicted to His Phone and Never Talks to Me
April 14, 2024